TRIP SUMMARY OF TAN SRI AZMAN HASHIM’S CLIMB UP MT KINABALU

This is the amazing story of Tan Sri Azman Hashim’s recent Mt Kinabalu climb.
A victory wave after the gruelling climb up.
What a climb! The power of a focused mind.

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."

Trip Summary of Tan Sri Azman Hashim’s Climb Up Mt. Kinabalu

28 Oct 2023…Flew to Sabah for early acclimatization
29 Oct 2023… Spent time in Kundasang to acclimatise
30 Oct 2023… Checked in at Park HQ
30 Oct 2023… Climb started at Timpohon Gate at 8.45am (6,122 feet)
30 Oct 2023… Climb reached Layang Layang at 1.30 pm
30 Oct 2023… Climb reached Laban Rata at 7.15 pm (place where we stay over – 10,730 feet). Night spent in Laban Rata

31 Oct 2023… Summit climb started at 5.15 am from Laban Rata

31 Oct 2023… Reached Sayat Sayat (last mountain hut) at 9.51 am

31 Oct 2023… Reached Summit (Low’s peak) at 1.20 pm (Spent 25 minutes at the peak)

31 Oct 2023… Reached Laban Rata at 4.45 pm. Spent the night at Laban Rata

01 Nov 2023… Left Laban Rata to descend to Timpohon Gate at 8.00 am 

01 Nov 2023… Arrive at Timpohon Gate at 2.20 pm (Trip completed)

A wishing well near the summit - 12,900 feet.
In quiet gratitude, savoring moments of achievement and shared joy over a dinner celebration.
Beautiful Monday on Kinabalu.
Embracing the ethereal beauty above the clouds.
Friend along the way.